Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw, Trappist monastery in East Lothian, Scotland.
The Gothic-style abbey complex stands at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills, featuring stone walls, pointed arches, and traditional monastic architectural elements.
The monastery began construction in 1952 under architect Peter Whiston, following the establishment of the monastic community by monks from Mount Saint Joseph Abbey in Ireland.
The monks maintain a structured daily schedule centered on liturgical celebrations, with dedicated periods for personal prayer, contemplative study, and manual labor.
Visitors can participate in daily Mass at 8:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on Sundays, or stay at the guest house for spiritual retreats.
Despite being constructed between 1952 and 1970, the monastery remains incomplete as the planned abbey church was never built according to the original design.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Haddington
Inception: 1952
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 55.92130,-2.65190
Latest update: March 11, 2025 20:43
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